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2007 Ducati Monster S4rsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2007 Ducati Monster S4rs, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints291 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ducati Monster S4rs has problems

29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline240
Structure30
Electrical system21
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Ducati Monster S4rs recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Engine and engine cooling

Recall 07V-477 · Oct 11, 2007 · 8 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

7kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
21under 30k miles22under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Monster S4rs year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monster S4rs median. How we score

'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ducati Monster S4rs, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel leak at pump/tank interfacePE10045 · closed Feb 28, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-020
In owners' words

What Monster S4rs owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND AND DISTORT. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS NOW SERIOUSLY DISTORTED. PREVIOUSLY THE TANK WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT…
Complaint 10424474 · Sep 9, 2011 · 6,600 miles
2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS PLASTIC TANK IS SWELLING. WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ONCE. NEW WARRANTED TANK HAS NOW SWELLED. DUCATI HAS THUS FAR, SAID IT IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE. HOWEVER THERE ARE THE CHANCES OF THE TANK SPLITTING, SWELLING TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT LATCH DOWN OR SWELL TO THE…
Complaint 10419683 · Aug 16, 2011 · 27,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SWELLING AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK ON TO THE MOTOR IN WHICH THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER REGARDING THE SWELLING FUEL TANK BUT THE DEALER DID…
Complaint 10395159 · Apr 7, 2011 · 7,800 miles

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